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literature and fiction,mythology,mythology and folk tales,science and math,social science,social sciences, The Indian myths and legends presented here--exquisite as literature, valuable for ethnologic study--represent more than twenty major North American tribes. "Myth," as the authors define the word, applies to the actions of supernatural beings; "legend" is its humanized counterpart, the deeds and doings of earthly heroes. Taken together, these tales reveal much about the American Indian: his religion, traditions, history, ethnic humor and sadness, the similarities and differences among tribes, the effects of the White Man's coming. New tales as well as old--many published here for the first time--show the development of oral literature from long ago to the present. There are stories of the creation, like the Cheyenne myth partially quoted above. They tell of how the earth was made, and of how people, the sun, the moon, and the stars came to be. There are stories of nature: "The Coming of Corn," "The Coming of the Buffalo," "Why the Bear Waddles When He Walks." There is the Kiowa myth of how the trickster-hero challenged the threat of smallpox. And there are stories of death and the afterlife like the Modoc myth "How Death Came into The World" and the Hopi myth of "The World Beyond." Many characters--the hero, the trickster-hero, the grandmother spider, the twin war gods--appear and reappear in the tales of several tribes. They represent wisdom, greed, femininity, humanity, and other qualities which are universal to the lore of the American Indian. On the other hand, many tales.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, The Book Cellar.
Plume. PAPERBACK. 0452008247 Has moderate shelf and/or corner wear. Great used condition. A portion of your purchase of this book will be donated to non-profit organizations. Over 1,000,000 satisfied customers since 1997! We ship daily M-F. Choose expedited shipping (if available) for much faster delivery. Delivery confirmation on all US orders. . Very Good.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Better World Books.
Plume. Used - Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Cheryl's Books.
Plume, 10/1/1977. Paperback. Good. Stated First Printing June 1972. Book in good condition, but does have some underlining, and notation in book.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Better World Books [51315977], Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Agora Bookstore.
Signet. MASS MARKET PAPERBACK. 0451623274 Excellent condition, paperback 1972, no marks, minor crease in cover, slt tanning, readit . Very Good.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Wonder Book.
Plume. Used - Like New. Like New condition.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Ergodebooks.
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Von Händler/Antiquariat, worldreaders.
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Von Händler/Antiquariat, tini's world.
Toronto, ON, Canada: Penguin Books Canada, Limited, 1981. Book. Paperback. excellent condition with yellowing...thanks!.